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Carolyn Hax
Calling off an engagement
She would rather not deal with probing questions about why things didn’t work out.
Carolyn Hax
Extra chances for a close friend’s mean new girlfriend
Confront spiteful remarks, but give the woman proper chances before uninviting her from gatherings.
Carolyn Hax
Protecting the kids from Grandma’s negative talk
A grandmother refuses to stop bad-mouthing her ex-husband around their grandchildren.
Anne Midgette
Violinist Vilde Frang can do everything
The young musician provided an intimate concert but will soon no doubt be playing larger halls.
Lonnae O’Neal Parker and Anne Midgette
Stanford Live director to lead Washington Performing Arts Society
Jenny Bilfield will be only the fourth leader in the organization’s 47-year history.
Anne Midgette
If it ain’t baroque, don’t fix it
With ‘Lalla Roukh,’ Opera Lafayette happily ventures outside its usual terrain into the 19th century.
Ann Hornaday
‘Bullet to the Head’ movie review
Sylvester Stallone aims to prove his macho bona fides, and it’s not a good look.
Ann Hornaday
‘Stand Up Guys’ movie review
The uneven film is watchable thanks to Christopher Walken’s chemistry with Al Pacino.
Ann Hornaday
Howard University, incubator for cinematographers
The university teaches students film basics but also that how they portray blacks is important.
Sarah Kaufman
Choreography first, then music
Mark Morris, whose troupe performs at George Mason, has strong opinions beyond dance.
Sarah Kaufman
Spring shows stretch the bounds of dance
Local, national and international acts appear on area stages this spring.
Sarah Kaufman
National Ballet of Canada’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’
A bit of a stretch for choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. But when he’s good, he’s very, very good.
Ask Amy: Father’s business schmoozing embarrasses daughter
He tries to make business contacts with her in-laws, but they politely decline. Why won’t he just stop?
Ask Amy: Friend’s edgy musical choices fall flat
Should the reader tell friend’s parents that their daughter is watching offensive music videos online?
Ask Amy: Vegetarian doesn’t want to burden wedding hosts
The choices — meat, fish or pasta — are not part of the reader’s meat-free, gluten-free diet.
Hank Stuever
‘House of Cards’: Power corrupts (and other non-breaking news)
REVIEW | Netflix’s ambitious launch into serial TV is a lavishly produced exercise in Washington fatigue.
Hank Stuever
‘30 Rock’s’ sharp-witted farewell
Prepare your night cheese for Liz Lemon’s triumphant sign-off.
Lisa De Moraes
Some advertisers decide to spoil surprise of their Super Bowl ads
As Super Bowl ad prices rise, some companies decide it makes better fiscal sense to get the ads out early.
Lisa De Moraes
Petition prompts new airdate for ‘SVU’ guest-starring Mike Tyson
Online petition objected to airdate and guest star Mike Tyson.
Lisa De Moraes
Jon Stewart on gun control: Awkward
TV COLUMN | The “Daily Show” host was talking to Bob Costas about the sportscaster’s gun laws comments.
Philip Kennicott
A smart response to the urban design challenges of the Kennedy Center
There is substantial consolation in a $100 million proposal that may not solve all of center’s woes.
Philip Kennicott
At National Gallery, an indictment and endorsement of the collector’s exhibit
‘Color, Line, Light,’ devoted to the collection of James T. Dyke, makes one both thankful and a bit resentful.
Philip Kennicott
Museums offer spring highlights
The National Gallery of Art, the Phillips Collection and others offer ambitious spring lineups.
Gene Weingarten
Gene Weingarten: Putting the ‘me’ in retirement
If Freedom Works for Dick Armey, why not for Gene?
Gene Weingarten
Gene Weingarten: Second thoughts
“Your punctuation and syntax were somewhat slovenly,” Dolley Madison says about Second Amendment.
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